Bondi Warns Protesters Off Federal Agents, Not Off Lobbyist Cash
The New York Times reports Pam Bondi warning Minnesota protestors to steer clear of federal agents, implying that dissent crossing an invisible line will be met with force. This declaration of protection for federal agents against citizens stands in stark contrast to the silence often maintained when those agents’ policies are shaped by foreign influence campaigns. For instance, Bondi herself, a
vocal supporter of policies heavily favored by entities like AIPAC, has benefited from PAC money throughout her career, though OpenSecrets does not list direct AIPAC contributions to her federal campaigns. One might ask: where were the stern warnings about 'staying away' from politicians like Rep. Smith, who took $450,000 from AIPAC in 2023 and then voted yes on HR 815, allocating billions in
military aid to Israel just 48 hours later? It seems the line between legitimate protest and federal interference is drawn not by principle, but by whose interests are being protected. The message is clear: critique the state, face the state. Fund the state, rule the state. Which 'danger' are we really being warned about?